Three Teams Conquer Countryside
Clearwater, Fla. – Two days of perfect temperatures and sunny skies have allowed us to name three champions at the Winter Series Four-Ball at Countryside CC. Three well-deserved
champions emerged after two exciting rounds including Philip Martin / Jackson Stroup in the Mid-Amateur division, Glenn Przybylski / Gregory Seelinger in the Senior Division, and Robert Thorpe / Neil Kopinski in the Super-Senior Division.
Mid-Amateur
On Monday, players were greeted with perfect golf weather. The picture perfect weather led to some impressive scores throughout the day. First round leaders Bryan Buie and Ray Byrne fired an impressive score of two-under par (70). Following Monday’s round, there was a three-way tie for second. Teams made up of Martin / Stroup, Allen / Schofield, and Skinner / Lambeth sat just one shot back of Buie / Byrne.
With perfect weather conditions heading into Tuesday’s round. Philip Martin & Jackson Stroup used it to their advantage, as they were able to shoot a two-under par (70). Two great rounds of 71-70—141 proved to be enough to hold onto the win. Finishing three back in solo second place was the team of Allen / Schofield, who shot rounds of 71-73—144. Third place was claimed by the team of Buie / Byrne, with rounds of 70-75—145.
Senior
After the first round, there was a tight race in the Senior division. Glenn Przybylski and Gregory Seelinger sat in first place and secured the low round of the day across all divisions with a score of six-under par (66). In solo second, the team of Haselrud / Creighton sat just one back after recording an impressive five-under par (67). Three back in solo third, was the team of Fitzstephens / Janiga, who shot a three-under par (69).
Following the first round, exciting play down the stretch led to a two-team play-off. Glenn Przybylski and Gregory Seelinger birdied the first play-off hole to claim the win. The team of Haselrud / Creighton fought back on Tuesday and finished with a (69) that put them into the playoff. They eventually came up just short after a birdie from Przybylski / Seelinger in the first play-off hole. Finishing in third was the team of Fitzstephens / Janiga; their consistent play led them to a solo third finish.
Super-Senior
After the first round, Robert Thorpe and Neil Kopinski held a commanding lead in the Super-Senior division. Thorpe / Kopinski fired a four-under par (68) to take a three shot lead heading into Tuesday’s final round. The team of Macy / Clemons scored a one-under par (71) putting them in a good position to make a run on Tuesday’s final round. Sitting four back in a tie for third, was teams Sheehan / Saunders and Tepas / Johnson, who shot an even par (72).
Robert Thorpe / Neil Kopinski continued their great play on Tuesday, firing a one-under par (71), cementing themselves as the victors with rounds of 68-71—139. In solo second place was the team of Macy / Clemons, who shot an impressive 71 in round two to finish three shots back. The team of Hyland / Arthur claimed third place, they finished with scores of 74-69—143.
